Swimming events

Tackle the water indoors or out in a swimming event, with plenty of options whatever your ability. Open-water swimming is more popular than ever, with swims all across the UK and throughout the world. Pool swimming events occur year-round, ideal for the offseason or getting started.

Many of the larger mass-participation events have distance options from around 1km up to 10km - couple this with a beautiful lake or river setting and you have a truly invigorating swimming experience.

FIND A SWIM EVENT

The great outdoors
Most of the mass participation swimming events are on open water - such as the Great North Swim on Lake Windermere or Swim Serpentine in London's Hyde Park.Find a swimming event

Pool-based swims
Some events take place in indoor pools, where you'll swim a set number of lengths. If you want to combine the security of a pool with fresh air, then look for Lido swims.All swimsLido

GET PREPARED

Stroke and technique
If speed is important, then front crawl is your best option. If you are swimming in open water, then work on skills like sighting and dealing with choppy waters.Swim techniqueOpen water skills

Kit and equipment
There are added considerations in open water where a wetsuit can be mandatory. A brightly coloured swim hat, goggles and a safety float are other options. How to swim in open water

MORE SWIMS

Multi-day swims for charity
Challenge swims spread over a number of days or weeks - such as swimming the equivalent of the Channel in your local pool - are another fun option.Multi-day swim events

Other events which feature swimming
Love swimming but want to combine it with something else? Aquathlon and SwimRuns add running, while triathlon follows the swim with a bike ride and run.AquathlonsTriathlonsSwimRuns

Swimming holidays
From training camps which help you work on technique to open water swimming holidays in idyllic locations, we've got a range of options in our Trips section.Training campsSwimming holidays